đź“„ CV
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Clemson University (August 2022 - May 2025)
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch (September 2013 - December 2015)
- Thesis: Response and Reliability Improvement of Grid-Connected PV Systems with Trans-Z-Source Inverter
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch (September 2008 - July 2012)
- Thesis: Power Flow Optimization of Distribution Network in the Presence of Distributed Generations
Academic Experience
- Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (June 2025 – Present)
- Research Group: Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES), supervised by Dr. Robert Cuzner
- NiPEC-PEPDS Solution Space Exploration and Digital Twin-Based Dielectric Scaling Law and Health Prognosis: Developed an Integration Framework for PEPDS, focusing on Virtual Prototyping Process (VPP) leading to metamodels of Power Electronic Power Distribution System (PEPDS) equipment within the Navy and collaboration with Arizona State University to produce dielectric scaling laws for use within the VPP.
- Tech candidate for Future Navy Integrated Power and Energy Corridor: Collaborated with the Power Electronic Power Distribution System (PEPDS) integration team to bring a range of technologies developed on the PEPDS.
- Power Energy Thermal Technologies and Integration Systems (PETTIS): Co-development of an equipment sizing tool with UT-Arlington for shipboard Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) suitable for the exploration of power electronics, battery technologies and thermal management approaches.
- Demo D Preparation: Co-development of the PEPDS hardware demonstration platform with UT-Arlington and establishes bases of cost estimates, providing validation cases and “new sources of truth” to increase the confidence in equipment metamodels and measurement data.
- Mentored 4 Ph.D. students, 3 Master’s students, and 2 undergraduate students.
- Provided guidance on experimental methods, coding practices, or writing techniques.
- Contributed to lab management, group meetings, and collaborative initiatives.
- Graduate Research Assistant, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (August 2022 – May 2025)
- Research Group: Real Time COntrols and Optimization Laboratory (RT-COOL), supervised by Dr. Christopher Edrington
- Electrothermal Management Using In-situ Junction Thermal Estimates for Enhanced Converter Reliability: Developed data-driven and model-based electro-thermal management control strategies to ensure acceptable electrical performance while minimizing cooling demands and thermal cycling in power converters, through implemented control and management algorithms on various real-time controller boards and digital simulation platforms.
- Dynamometer Test Bed:
- Designed, modeled, controlled, prototyped, and validated a dyno testbed with two PMSMs (4-pole 10kW/350A and 5-pole 12kW/350A), mechanically coupled via a bearingless digital torque transducer and enclosed in a protective housing.
- Designed, modeled, controlled, prototyped, and validated a 10kW/96V/120A Neutral-Point Clamped (NPC) inverter using 1200V/193A SiC MOSFETs, 1200V/160A clamping diodes, and 1200V gate drivers, integrated capacitors, heatsinks, and cold plates for both air and liquid cooling.
- Designed sensor and auxiliary PCBs, and validated the complete testbed through CHIL/PHIL testing using dSPACE and OPAL-RT platforms for propulsion loads.
- University Lecturer, University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran (January 2021 – July 2021)
- Designed and taught undergraduate courses in Industrial Electronics, Power Systems Analysis, Protections and Relays, and Electric Machines.
- Implemented project-based learning and structured assignments to connect theory with practical engineering applications.
- Provided mentorship and individualized academic support to enhance student performance and engagement.
- Course Instructor, Islamic Azad University – South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran (September 2012 – June 2016)
- Taught MATLAB/Simulink for undergraduate/graduate students, focusing on control and modeling of power electronics.
- Developed interactive tutorials and laboratory-style assignments to strengthen computational and simulation skills.
- Advised students on research projects and power electronics simulations, fostering independent problem-solving.
- Teaching Assistant, Islamic Azad University – South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran (September 2010 – June 2015)
- Supported instruction in courses: Electric Circuits I/II, Power Electronics, Advanced Power Systems Operation, and Power System Planning.
- Led discussion sessions, assisted with laboratory activities, and provided guidance during problem-solving exercises.
- Evaluated student work, offered constructive feedback, and facilitated exam preparation.
Professional Experience
- Technical Expert, Intelligent Control & Processing (ICP) Company, Tehran, Iran (June 2021 – August 2022)
- Developed technical/commercial proposals for over €3 million advanced control systems (DCS, ESD, FGS, PDCS, PMS, BMS), resulting in successful projects from different domains.
- Supported business development activities by preparing bills of materials (BOM), responding to requests for information (RFI) and for proposals (RFP), and engaging with clients to assess their technical requirements.
- Conducted technical meetings with clients, addressed their engineering needs, and ensured optimal solutions as per project specifications.
- Led R&D initiatives, successfully enhanced proposed control system solutions.
- Intern, Paykar Bonyan Sanat (PBS) Company, Tehran, Iran (February 2012 – June 2012)
- Programmed Omron & Siemens PLCs
- Controlled AC inverters
Honors and Awards
- Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award, Graduate School, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (May 2025)
- The Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award is presented annually to two graduate student researchers at Clemson in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research activity, future promise as a research, and/or originality, imagination and significance of research or creative activity.
- đź’ˇ Fun Fact: This is the first time EVER in the history of Clemson University that an ECE department student has received such an award!
- Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award, Holcombe Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (April 2025)
- The recipient of the award is determined based on the recommendation of a faculty member and evaluation by a committee of ECE faculty. The Holcombe Graduate Student awards have been given each year for the past 40 years in recognition of outstanding accomplishment in the preceding year by a current graduate student in the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson University. Since their inception, the award has been accompanied by a monetary stipend, which this year is provided by the Edward D. Guy, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship endowment.
- Graduate Research Assistantship, Holcombe Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC (February 2022)
- Distinguished Student Master’s program, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch (December 2013)
- Distinguished Student, Bachelor’s program, Islamic Azad University - South Tehran Branch (February 2009)
Service Experience
Professional Membership
- Member, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (March 2023 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Young Professionals (IEEE YP) (January 2023 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IEEE IES) March 2025 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Industry Applications Society (IEEE IAS) (March 2025 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Power & Energy Society (IEEE PES) (March 2023 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Power Electronics Society (IEEE PELS) (March 2025 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Systems Council (March 2023 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Transportation Electrification Council (March 2025 - Present)
- Member, IEEE Smart Cities Community (January 2025 - Present)
- Member, SAE International (April 2023 - May 2025)
- Member, Clemson IEEE Power and Energy Society Student Branch (April 2023 - May 2025)
Skills
- Technical:
- Power Electronics (DC/DC, DC/AC, AC/AC, and AC/DC Converters, Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC), Power Electronics Building Blocks (PEBB), Dual Active Bridge (DAB)), Impedance-Source Inverters (ZSI, Trans-ZSI, Quasi-ZSI), Electrified Transportation (Shipboard Power Systems, Electric Vehicles), Renewable Energy Systems (PV and Wind Turbine Systems), Power Quality (Dynamic Voltage Restorer, Voltage Sag/Swell)
- Control & Implementation: PWM Techniques, Model Predictive Control, Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Techniques, Real-Time Simulation, SiL/HiL/CHiL/PHiL Implementation
- Software:
- MATLAB/Simulink (SimPowerSystems, Simscape), PLECS (Standalone and Blockset, Thermal Modeling, RT Box Integration), Typhoon Control Center (HIL Testing, Schematic Editor, SCADA), LTspice (Circuit Simulation, Transient Analysis), dSPACE ControlDesk (Real-Time Interface, Signal Monitoring), PSCAD/EMTDC (EMT Simulation), Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib), C/C++, AutoCAD Electrical (2D/3D Schematics, Layouts), KiCad (PCB Design), LaTeX and Overleaf, Microsoft Office
- Hardware:
- Real-Time Platforms: Typhoon HIL606/604/603, dSPACE MicroLabBox, OPAL-RT OP4510, Speedgoat
- Power Hardware: Dynamometer System with Dual PMSMs, PEBB 6000/1000, Wolfspeed XM3 Three-Phase Inverter
- Industrial Controllers: Siemens PLC (S7-400/400H/400F/400FH/300/1200/1500, ET-200M/200SP/200pro), TI C2000 DSP
